Top Flight Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and Other Matches Live Updates
Just moments until the start in four important Premier League matches, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Recent Squad Updates
Newcastle Manager Admits Disappointing Display
Newcastle were horrible last week against the Hammers, according to their manager recently admitted in his pre-match comments. “We must deliver something different. The match against West Ham proved difficult for us. We trust, we have learned a lot. Now we need to begin earning points.”
On Anthony Gordon: “He was not fit enough in the end. Medical imaging revealed a very slight issue with his hip which is an excellent chance for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Be Without Key Forward
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as Matz Sels, Murillo, Anderson and the attacker return.
The German forward replaces the struggling the Everton loanee, who had difficulties at Brighton in the previous round.
The Eagles Welcome Midfielder But Lose Defender
Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace although they will have an absence of Marc Guéhi for Crystal Palace. The Seagulls field an unchanged team that beat Leeds last week.
Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “has a bone injury, he’s on support and is unable to so much as move freely. At the moment it appears he can’t feature for England in the upcoming matches as well.”
Injury Blow Affects Toon as Winger Sidelined
The talented winger has a fitness issue so misses out from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, the full-back comes in.
Rotation for The Cherries while Aston Villa Introduce Several Adjustments
The Bournemouth boss has the luxury of rotation, the striker, the defender, Justin Kluivert and the midfielder each starting as the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes for Bournemouth.
Matty Cash, John McGinn, the playmaker, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with the midfielder come in for Villa from their European match.
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees versus Newcastle
Brentford: Kelleher, The defender, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, The midfielder, Ouattara, The playmaker, Schade, Thiago. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, Jensen, The full-back, Carvalho, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, The midfielder.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, Thiaw, The centre-back, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, The winger, The forward, The attacker. Subs: Hall, Schar, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, Willock, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (Warwickshire)
Crystal Palace against The Seagulls
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, The centre-back, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The Japanese, The left-back, Sarr, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, The forward, The full-back, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, Devenny.
Brighton: The keeper, Wieffer, The centre-back, The captain, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Minteh, Rutter, Gomez, Welbeck. Replacements: Steele, The forward, The defender, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, The defender, Knight, The midfielder.
Referee: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans versus AFC Bournemouth
Aston Villa: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, Kamara, The midfielder, The captain, The winger, Buendia, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, The defender, The youngster, Guessand.
AFC Bournemouth: Petrovic, Smith, Milosavljevic, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, The midfielder, The youngster, The defender, The full-back, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Referee: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Forest v Leeds
Nottingham Forest: Sels, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, The playmaker, The midfielder, Igor Jesus. Subs: John Victor, Morato, Awoniyi, The forward, Hutchinson, Yates, The attacker, The midfielder, The youngster.
Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, The winger, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, Stach, The forward, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, The defender, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, The midfielder, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Referee: The Australian referee (From Down Under)
Match Preview
Alright, four matches today 2pm, featuring plenty up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground appears to be a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries could move into second place, while Palace may climb to a European spot.
- The Eagles versus The Seagulls
- Aston Villa v Bournemouth
- Brentford versus Newcastle
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Pos | Club | P | Goal Difference | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | The Blues | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Tottenham Hotspur | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
